on average
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑn ˈævɚɪdʒ/ · UK /ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ/
on average means: Using a number found by adding several amounts together and dividing by the number of amounts.
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Using a number found by adding several amounts together and dividing by the number of amounts.
- Tickets cost ten pounds on average.
- On average, each student reads three books a month.
- How many hours do you sleep on average?
Used to describe what is usually true, although individual cases may be different.
- City homes are smaller on average.
- People who exercise regularly are healthier on average.
- Are younger workers more comfortable with new technology on average?
Questions about on average
What does on average mean?
Using a number found by adding several amounts together and dividing by the number of amounts.
What is on average in other languages?
Türkçe: ortalama olarak · Español: por término medio · Français: en moyenne · Deutsch: im Durchschnitt · Italiano: in media · 日本語: 平均して
How do you pronounce on average?
In American English /ɑn ˈævɚɪdʒ/; in British English /ɒn ˈævərɪdʒ/.
How do you use on average in a sentence?
Tickets cost ten pounds on average. On average, each student reads three books a month.
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